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  • Besl, Baden & Christy Jones Make Their Debut as an all Women Real Estate Powerhouse

    Besl, Baden & Christy Jones Make Their Debut as an all Women Real Estate Powerhouse

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – The community of Loveland has always been known for supporting one another’s businesses and at times teaming up together to serve the greater good! Mary Clare Baden, Sue Besl Price, and Christy Jones have done just that! Introducing Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones; an all-female real estate powerhouse!

    We are pleased to present to you the official Loveland Magazine TV video announcing Mary, Sue, and Christy’s collaboration as a dynamic trio in their new real estate empire, Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones! In this special announcement, these ladies will talk to you all about their extensive real estate backgrounds, why Loveland is so special to them, what their mission is as a new real estate business, and how they plan on helping the Greater Loveland community find the best homes for their particular needs. Now is your chance to get to know these unbelievable community-oriented businesswomen! Click below to hear all about Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones!

    (Photos by Cassie Mattia © 2022)

    Sue Besl Price, Mary Clare Baden, and Christy Jones

    A Message From the Besl, Baden, & Christy Jones Team

    “As the three principal REALTORS on the team, Mary Clare Baden, Sue Besl Price, and Christy Jones, we all bring with us integrity and unique talents in providing an exceptional holistic real estate experience to our friends, family, and clients.

    As the driving force behind the team, Mary Clare’s finance knowledge, market statistical analysis and negotiation skills, and contract-to-close efficiencies are all specialties that elevate the team above any other. As an accounting major from the University of Cincinnati, she keeps the team and our clients abreast of the market conditions while working with our clients to negotiate the best terms and take them from contract to closing.

    Sue brings to the team extensive expertise in marketing, design, and staging along with her considerable knowledge of Real Estate practices, laws, and contracts. Having served on both the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors and Ohio Realtors Board of Directors, and both Board’s Contracts and Forms, and Professional Standards committees. As a Principal Broker Sue keeps up-to-date on nationwide and statewide industry changes to best serve our clients.

    With 22 years of experience, Christy is the “True Resource” and connector on the team. She has formed a network of professional contractors and vendors over the years and proudly connects all of our clients with these resources. She is a connector in the community as well working to help us give back to those in the areas in which we serve. Christy is our luxury connection in repeatedly serving those buyers and sellers in the high-end property market.

    We are also pleased that Jo Helmink will continue to support the team.

    We have been honored to have helped hundreds of clients find their dream homes throughout the years. Together we now combine our strengths and talents in looking forward to many more years of providing exceptional connections, integrity, and service for our future clients! We appreciate and are grateful for your continued support – Thank You!“

    Click to check out their new website!

    For the latest on new businesses opening in Loveland stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • The Best of Loveland’s 1st Oktoberfest!

    The Best of Loveland’s 1st Oktoberfest!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Did you attend Loveland’s First Oktoberfest? If not well do we have an early Halloween treat for you! 

    I of course went to both days of Loveland’s Oktoberfest on September 24th and 25th and wow was it an absolute showstopper! Not only did all of the Downtown Loveland area transform into a place filled with German food, drinks, and activities, Nisbet Park located right off the Loveland Bike Trail successfully turned into a traditional Biergarten!

    A Look Around Nisbet Park’s Oktoberfest Biergarten

    The Nisbet Biergarten was home to the Warsteiner Beer Emporium, the Stein Slide, live entertainment, the Wiener Dog Race, local vendors like Kona Ice, Dolph’s Dog’s, Epic Picnics, Right Stuff Grill, and Cincy Shirts (sold custom Loveland Oktoberfest T-shirts), the Stein Hoisting finals, the Tapping of the Keg, and beautifully decorated picnic tables surrounded by lights for families and friends to sit down and take in the atmosphere! Those that attended were able to grab beer tickets or buy a Loveland Oktoberfest keepsake mug to fill with traditional Oktoberfest Warsteiner Beer.

    • The Warsteiner Beer Emporium in Nisbet Park’s Biergarten
    • The Stein Slide
    • Cincy Shirts set-up in Nisbet Park’s Biergarten
    • Epic Picnic’s Owner Amanda provided the Biergarten with a German themed picnic where you could have your photo taken
    • New local business Dolph’s Dogs served up some delicious sausages, hot dogs, and bratwursts in the Biergarten
    • Owner Dolph in action
    • Dolph’s Dog’s traditional Hot Dogs
    • Dolph’s Dog’s Bratwurst loaded up with peppers and onions
    • Kona Ice served up mouthwatering Ice creations in the Biergarten
    A Stein Slide Challenge

    The local Downtown Loveland restaurants also participated in the Oktoberfest magic by providing traditional German food specials and hosting the prelims of the Stein Hoisting a.k.a “The Masskrugen Challenge!” 

    The streets of Loveland were filled with people wearing their finest German Lederhosen’s or Dirndl’s, in which Bishop’s Quarter’s held a costume competition for those wanting to show off their attire!

    The Wiener Dog Race was the star of the festival as 15 Wiener Dogs competed for a Tara’s Pet Boutique Gift Card in front of a sea of people. Although the race itself was tight, my very own Dorkie (Dachshund Yorkie Mix) Dean took the first place finish! I decided to donate the gift card to the 2nd place Wiener Dog who was also a very impressive competitor! 

    A Look Around The Wiener Dog Race
    • The Starting Line for the Wiener Dog Race that was held in Nisbet Park
    • I was in charge of making the Wiener Dog Race a success!
    • Thanks to all those who helped with the race!
    • Myself and the Wiener Dog Champion, my dog Dean!
    • Fox19 covering Loveland’s Oktoberfest
    • The Keg Procession Crew!

    One of the most traditional Oktoberfest moments was the Keg Procession that then led into the Tapping of the Keg! I was proud to be a part of the Keg Procession that included many cherished Loveland community members including LMRCA President Cee Cee Collins, LMRCA Board President Doug Portman, and Mayor Kathy Bailey. Once we arrived at the Main Stage located in the Biergarten both Mayor Bailey and Portman tapped the keg which led to an explosion of cheers and beer chugging from the crowd. What a wonderful moment of celebration it was for the city of Loveland!

    Check out the videos below of The Wiener Dog Race, The Keg Procession, and the Tapping of the Keg!

    Loveland’s 1st Oktoberfest turned out better than anyone could have imagined! We would like to say thank you to all those who came out to celebrate Oktoberfest! Your support for the city of Loveland and its local businesses means the world to us! We would also like to say thank you to Loveland’s Oktoberfest sponsors, The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, Besl and Baden, Coldwell Banker Realty, The Christy Jones Team, Historic Loveland on the Bike Trail, Synergy, Duke Energy, Ramsey’s Trailside, Paxton’s Grill, Dale Robertson Custom Jewelry, Suzi Cree from Keller Williams Realty, PRMG, and Warsteiner. 

    For those who didn’t attend Loveland’s 1st Oktoberfest, we hope to see you all next year!

    For more Loveland event updates stay tuned to the Loveland Salad With ME, Cassie Mattia!